Let’s explore social events in Milwaukee, WI happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.
There are many events held across Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.
Local Groups’ Events in Milwaukee
Tarot Card Readings by Psychic Marie
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Club Timbuktu
Join us for a unique adventure into the mystical realm of Tarot Card Readings with the talented Psychic Marie. Meet up and socialize in a welcoming atmosphere as Marie guides you through the hidden meanings and powerful insights through tarot cards. Whether you are enthusiast to hang out with mystics or curious to try a reading. This event promises to deepen your understanding of the spiritual wor(…)
Música Del Lago Ft. De La Buena
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Colectivo at the Lake
¡Hola amigos! Les hago la cordial invitación a escuchar música en vivo el próximo jueves 15 de agosto en el Colectivo ubicado cerca del lago.
This is one of their FREE latin music performance series and anyone’s welcome to dance.
The performance band will be De La Buena. These well rounded musicians will get you that extra beat 🎼 your heart is missing for the melody of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz.(…)
Hang to Catch Up & Meet New People
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: The Drunk Uncle
We will start meeting biweekly again at the Drunk Uncle on Thursdays at 6:30 pm. This first meeting of the season, come catch up with familiar faces and/or meet new people. Feel free to bring and share ideas of topics you’d like to discuss for our upcoming meetings.(…)
Milwaukee Online Marketing Group
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Milwaukee SEO Services
This group is designed to enable small business owners, self employed professionals and entrepreneurs share ideas and skills to help develop successful online marketing campaigns. Covering everything from social media marketing, websites, search marketing, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, social media optimization, pay-per-click advertising, and all other forms of internet mark(…)
dc414 – Public Hacker Meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Dickens Grille & Spirits
Come join us and connect with your fellow hackers at our monthly dc414 meeting.
Food and drink available at the bar, and is welcome in the meeting. For more details visit dc414.org (https://dc414.org/) or email [email protected]
\-\- Your Milwaukee area Hacker group(…)
September Code and Coffee
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: TBD (To Be Decided)
September 7th will be the Septmber Code + Coffee!
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming networking and coding event. This gathering is designed to foster connections within our local tech community. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a hobbyist, or just getting your feet wet in the world of coding, there’s a place for you here. The event will offer opportunities for both individual c(…)
Shadowdark: Old School Dungeon Crawl
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Old Guard Games
Hi I’m Cassie (They\She) and I am running Shadowdark. Shadowdark is a 5e meets old school dnd rpg that combines the newer mechanics of 5e but with the vibes and player skill of older editions. Character creation takes 5 mins and I will have pregens.
I am running a traditional dungeon crawl with all the fun and unique stuff you would expect from a 1st level dungeon. The players find themselves in (…)
Tosa Fest!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Cafe Hollander
Let’s check out Tosa Fest, a street festival in the charming village area of Wauwatosa! Milwaukee Magazine has chosen this as the best community festival in the Milwaukee area. Description from https://www.wauwatosavillage.org/tosafest: “TosaFest 2024, presented by JJB Home: Featuring live music on 3 stages, 5 beer gardens, KidsFest, Food Court, Vendor Market, unique TosaFest Experiences, Oktoberf(…)
Milwaukee WordPress Meetup for Beginners to Intermediate Users
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Milwaukee SEO Services
A FREE monthly WordPress meetup for beginner to intermediate users, who get together to share our knowledge and experience, and to meet other local fans and aficionados of WordPress. The Milwaukee WordPress Meetup is for individuals, entrepreneurs and small business owners wanting to learn what, why and how WordPress is a powerful content publishing platform, marketing tool, social media hub, CMS (…)
Labor Day open play volleyball at Bradford Beach- set up at 11
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Bradford Beach
Holiday volleyball at the beach! We will need to set up our own boundaries. The more people helping the faster the boundaries go up and the sooner we can play! It could be a busy day at the beach. We usually try to set up in the middle by the pavilion. Please keep an eye on the chat and the comments so I can update anything in the time leading right up to the event. Always feel free to text me if (…)
Milwaukee River Trail Run (Bi-weekly)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Estabrook Park
An easy paced mid-week trail run. Usually about 6.5 miles – more or less by request.(…)
NSCoder Night
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: collectivo coffee
We’ll meet up to learn about what’s new in iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Serverside Swift.(…)
September Meetup Event – Whitnall Beer Garden, Greendale, WI
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Whitnall Park Beer Garden
Meetup and connect with other Solo Travelers at the [Whitnall Beer Garden](www.whitnallbeergarden.com) between 5:00-7:00 p.m. this evening. Beer gardens are a tradition brought to Wisconsin by German brewers in the 1850’s – they’re outdoor areas where beer and food are served, typically at shared tables shaded by trees. Revenue from the beer gardens goes back into improving the parks.
Food and be(…)
Beer Mile
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: River Barn Park
Run, walk, crawl, or drag yourself around the 1/4 mile track and finish 4 beverages as quickly or slowly as you can!
Cost is $10 and all beverages and snacks are included. Plus there are Mystery prizes for all participants!(…)
Let’s Play (or Learn) Sheepshead
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Eagle Park Brewing & Distilling Company
Hey everyone! It’s time to deal!
We will meet at the Eagle Park Brewing & Distilling Company on Thursday, September 5th at 6:00pm. No need to bring cards, I will have plenty of decks. Also, I will have printouts of rules and cheat sheets for beginners.
BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME!
**PLEASE TAKE NOTE: THE BEST GAME OF SHEEPSHEAD IS FIVE HANDED. IF I DO NOT HAVE FIVE PLAYERS RSVP’D BY THE DAY BEFORE, I W(…)
Pub Trivia – Godless in Greenfield!
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: The Brass Tap
Join our State Championship winning team! We do every other week in Milwaukee and every other week in Kenosha (Somers)
The Brass tap is very popular and seating is limited so please RSVP. The limit is 10 attendees….
No purchase necessary, just bring your love of useless info and meet some fellow freethinkers. If you can’t find out group just ask the hostess where we are seated.
Hope to see you (…)
The Non-competitive Tennis Partner Program
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: undefined
We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.milwaukeetennisleague.com/partner-(…)
Pickleball (any skill level)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Liberty Heights Park
Meet by the Pickleball courts (tennis courts). We will teach you the rules when you arrive, or you can watch a quick Youtube video on the basics. Bring your paddle if you have it, we will have extras to borrow. We will play for 2 hours switching off players.
https://youtu.be/E4y7TzHwdlM(…)
Pilates at Estabrook Park
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Estabrook Park
Join me for outdoor mat pilates near Estabrook Park! We will move for 45-50 minutes.
You will need to bring your own mat. A small blanket or towel can come in handy as a prop if your body is tight. Suggested minimum donation: $5
How to find us at Estabrook Park:
Park at the smaller parking lot that is south of the pond, on the opposite side of the street from the dog park and playground. Walk th(…)
Board Game Night
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: 1052 White Rock Ave
Join us for a night of board gaming. Classic board games, euros, kickstarters, strategy games, war games, card games. Everyone is welcome, from children (accompanied by an adult guardian) up through adults. Bring a favorite game, or play one of ours!
We’ll start with a brief devotion at 6:00 and will begin gaming at 6:15.
Note: Due to construction, it *may* be necessary to enter through the main (…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Milwaukee, you can try out Visitmilwaukee.org, Shepherdexpress.com, or Milwaukeemag.com.
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Badgerland Wellness Conference 2024 – Presented by Kristi Morlan-Hughes, ND
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: The Wisconsin Club’s Country Club
Reclaim Your Vitality In This Post-Pandemic Era
Women of Strength: With Designer and Entrepreneur Freida Rothman
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Woman’s Club of Wisconsin
Don’t miss this Inspirational Interview with Freida Rothman!
The Art of Connection: A Community Building Skills Training(1-day Workshop)
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: WCS North Avenue Campus, Room 118
Community Building Workshop, September 6th (1-day Workshop)
PILOT PROJECT FEST 2024 (Milwaukee, WI)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: 1128 N 9th St
We’re moving our annual beer fest to our new location in Milwaukee, WI!
OKTOBERFEST Table Reservation (Saturday 9/7)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Heidelberg Park at Bavarian Bierhaus
Get Ready For Oktoberfest 2024!
Every Weekend in September & the first Weekend of October!
Sourdough Bread Class (Demo)
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Mequon Public Market
Rustic Sourdough Bread!
10th Annual Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: The Wisconsin Club Country Club
Get ready to kick up your boots and shine bright like a diamond at our 10th Annual Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser!
Enjoy the High Life! A Historic Day Trip to Milwaukee with Molson Coors
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: 3939 West Highland Boulevard
We’re headed to Milwaukee to soak in some history with our friends at Miller Brewing and Leinenkugel’s.
Northern Lights Photo Meetup Fall 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Northern Lights Event Venue, West Seeboth Street, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Join us for the New Year’s studio photography meetup welcoming all photographers, models, and creatives to network and share their talent!
Poetry Reading: Tasneem Jassar
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Woodland Pattern Book Center, Inc.
Poetry Reading featuring Milwaukee Emerging Poet Fellow, Tasneem Jassar
Selling Strong: Navigating Tough Economic Waters
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: RMHC Eastern Wisconsin
Learn how to thrive in a challenging economy at our event “Selling Strong: Navigating Tough Economic Waters”!
MEDAL OF HONOR RIDE 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: War Memorial Center
Join the War Memorial Center, Nam Knights MC & Wisconsin Harley Davidson for this Veteran led ride to support Veterans and Police Officers.
Woodworking 101 – Cutting Board – Two Day – No Prior Experience Necessary
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: 3700 N Fratney St
Make a cutting board in order to learn the basics of woodworking! Feel confident on the machines and knowledgeable about wood species.
An Intimate Evening with Gaby Moreno
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: The Cooperage
Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno comes to The Cooperage for an intimate performance on the Harborfront.
Music of India – Gundecha Brothers Dhrupad Baithak Concert
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Plymouth Church UCC
An intimate Hindustani Dhrupad Vocal Duet with Pakhawaj featuring the renowned Gundecha Brothers.
Esencia Worship – Aroma Agradable Live Recording
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: HI-Five Studio
Come join AJEC WI Esencia Worship at their first cover album recording. It will be a night full of worship, you don’t want to miss it.
Café con Arte: Alluding To Realities- Aludiendo Realidades
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Latino Arts, Inc.
Tour Alluding To Realities- Aludiendo Realidades, a solo exhibit by Ernesto Atklinson, all while enjoying fresh churros and coffee!
88Nine Presents: State of Sound – September Edition
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: 220 E Pittsburgh Ave
State of Sound is a celebration of music and community. Join us at our Walker’s Point Studio to experience Milwaukee’s emerging artists!
September Sound Bath
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: 2518 N Dousman St
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of soothing sounds and vibrations at our September Sound Bath event!
Walk on the Wild Side for Foster Care
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Boerner Botanical Gardens
Join us for a day of adventure and fun as we walk on the wild side to support foster care!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations Milwaukee Anniversary Celebration @ Kimpton Hotel
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: The Outsider
Come join us as we celebrate each other, our community and 17 years of InterNations! Enjoy the night with drink, snacks and lovely views of Milwaukee.